Youth are sometimes seen as too immature to take part in politics, writes Rizwan Anwar, 24, a Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan. But he argues that democracy means including youth who want to shape the future. People between the ages of 15 and 29 constitute youth. Those in their teens among the youth are said …
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Atul Singh – Saving Lives through his ‘Blood Journey’ across India
April 8th, 2024by Sitaram Nayak Atul Singh’s story is one of unwavering commitment to the service of humanity, root …
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Read moreEmpowering Caribbean Youth: Taking Small Steps for Big Climate Change Impact
March 30th, 2024by Marver B. Woodley Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action, and the p …
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Read moreYourCommonwealth represented in Cyprus on Commonwealth Day 2024 (+video)
March 24th, 2024Commonwealth Correspondent Katerina Panagi represented YourCommonwealth in Cyprus on March 11 as the …
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Read moreUrgent Need For Peacebuilding through the Social Media
March 17th, 2024by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which …
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Read moreHomelessness is a reality for thousands of Australian youth, a situation that Francis Ventura, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia, describes as a ‘scourge’ that demands public awareness and political action. While considering society’s challenge to end youth homelessness, it is important to keep the words of late South African former President Nelson Mandela in …
New voters have the opportunity to deeply influence India’s general election, argues Priyashree Andley, 30, a Correspondent from Delhi in India, as they use social media and debate to make leaders accountable for policy. As India goes through its crucial General Elections 2014, quite a few unique developments are very evident. This year 150 million …
Pakistan’s youth face daunting challenges, but Rizwan Anwar, 24, a Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan, argues many of the obstacles are issues the government must tackle so that youth – and the country – can reach its potential. Pakistan has a large youth population. An estimated 103 million or 63 per cent of the population fall under …
Should there be a standalone Youth Goal in the post-2015 development framework? Join the debate We want to know your view. Do you agree that global policymakers should set a standalone Youth Goal when a successor to the Millennium Development Goals is agreed? Learn more Join the campaign for a standalone Youth Goal. Tweets …
Peace is more than the absence of war, argues Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Correspondent from Kenya, who says youth have the dreams, the social media and the influence to promote peace and make a positive change in the world. I believe in the peace that comes from sought-after unity. This is not to say that …
A national award identifies and promotes leadership qualities, writes Madusha Erandi, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka, who describes the program as an effective way to identify and empower upcoming youth leaders. Sri Lankan youth have a refreshing opportunity designed to encourage them to take a more dynamic step in shaping of the country’s …
From the Royal Commonwealth Society Do you know an exceptional young leader who deserves a @QueensLeaders award? The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme is seeking to celebrate and support young people to take up leadership roles and improve the lives of people across the Commonwealth. In a news release, the Royal Commonwealth Society said Their Royal …
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Team Commonwealth is an apt theme for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, says George Stanley Njoroge, 28, a Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who argues that teamwork – especially among the youth of Commonwealth countries – is the key to sustainable development and an equitable future. This year, as the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games continue …
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To take Africa out of the doldrums through developmental policies, youths from various parts of Africa gathered to discuss the continent’s age-long problems: Why is Africa poor? Why is it a backward continent? Oluwafemi Ogunjobi, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Gbongan in Nigeria reports on the first African Students For Liberty Conference. Students were already …
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